Working Families

How to encourage flexible working

Oliver Black2016

Oliver Black discusses the ‘sandwich generation’ and the misconceptions surrounding flexible working and part time.

How to design your flexible working

Annette Andrews2016

Annette Andrews, HR Director at Lloyd’s shares her experiences of flexible working as a working parent and identifies the importance of open communication in flexible working.

Advice for busy working parents

Anita Cleare2016

Parenting expert Anita Cleare talks about feeling guilty and the importance of giving yourself time and looking after yourself in order to be the best parent you can be.

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